V-cs go for pension reforms but USS wants ‘stronger assurances’
Universities UK on collision course with unions, which warn reforms could cost members thousands of pounds annually in retirement
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UK universities to consult on changing USS pension benefits
In letter to vice-chancellors, Universities UK says it is ‘disappointed’ sector’s biggest pension fund will not conduct a review of controversial valuation
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USS reforms ‘would cut guaranteed pension income by 35 per cent’
Union says vice-chancellors’ shake-up would leave staff thousands of pounds out of pocket annually, but universities say current benefits are unaffordable
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Is there really a black hole in the USS? It depends on your assumptions
Amid another round of strikes, the pension scheme chair’s assertion that changes are unavoidable cannot stand unchallenged, says Neil Davies
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Universities Superannuation Scheme governance review launched
Consultation opens into the terms, scope and structure of the review, which aims to identify ‘meaningful and implementable’ changes
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Union offers to swap time-limited cost hike for new USS valuation
As more strikes loom, UCU believes fresh assessment of pension fund would show employers’ justification for cuts has ‘evaporated’
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Ten-day strike at UK universities next month on pay and pensions
More than 1 million students on 68Â campuses to be affected, as union splits walkouts by dispute
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UUK proposes less generous pensions to stave off USS price hike
Union warns that employers ‘have offered very little to dissuade members from voting for another round of industrial action’
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V-cs seek review of planned hike in USS pension contributions
Universities UK raises concern about influence of regulator on fund’s valuation, while indicating possible reforms to benefits
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Unison members vote to strike at 22 UK universities
Ballot result comes days before UCU plans to poll its members on whether to take action over below inflation pay rises
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UK universities fear more strikes as USS pensions crisis deepens
‘Unaffordable’ contribution increases proposed by Universities Superannuation Scheme mean member benefits may be up for debate once more
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Universities Superannuation Scheme backs pension benefit cuts
Fund’s embrace of employer-led reforms averts massive hikes in contributions
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UCU goes ahead with ballots on cross-sector strike action
Switch to aggregated voting means staff at 149 UK universities could walk out if union gets majority turnout and support
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UCU members back strikes over pensions but turnout falls short
Barely half of campuses pass 50 per cent voting threshold required for walkouts to go ahead